I have 2 other giveaways going on as well!! The first is the gratitude hop! I have 6 prize packs to giveaway! The other is an e-copy of For Queen and Country. A hot steamy read!! Just click on the link below or the button on the sidebar!! Gratitude Giveaway For Queen and Country
Now for the giveaway details!!!
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I've been looking for a way to thank my subscribers and when I saw this giveaway hop I knew I found a great way!! Kathy, over at http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com, along with All-Consuming Books, is hosting this hop. Thank you hardworking ladies soooo much. So, I'm combining this thank you giveaway and my 300 follower giveaway for one huge giveaway!! Just because I love you guys!! You guys are what make all of our blogs a success! The only requirement I have is that you are a GFC follower and leave a comment with your email address and order preference. If you have any problems please email at viajeradelmar@aol.com and I will enter you. I also have another giveaway going on for a PDF copy of For Queen and Country. Its a steamy read!! Click Here! So now for the goods for this one!!
Soul Package: An autographed copy of Soul Sacrifice (paperback). I can't say enough good things about this author! Her work is marvelous!
YA readers package!! The first 2 books in the House Millar Series!! Blood's Voice and Blood Bound!! These are e-copies and are amazing as well!
Romance Readers Package...Highland Ever After by Jennifer Ashley and Stranger in her bed by Janet Chapman.(paperback)
Dark YA package: Fury!! (Hard Copy)
Witches and Vamps Package!!! Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber(hardcover) and Witch Blood by Anya Bast(paperback)!
Amazon Package!!...LOL Last but certainly not least I am also offering a 10 amazon card to buy the book of your choice if none of this are to your taste!!
Make sure you leave a comment with your email address and preference order!! I know some of you may have some or all of these. So place the book packages in order of want please!!! I will have 6 winners but you all are winners in my book! Thank you so much for being a part of my blog!!!!
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Good Morning my avid readers! Today I am pleased to bring you not only a sneak peek inside this yummy tidbit, but also a chance to win your own copy!! Lets take a look at the details!!!
BLURB:
Sparks of lust fly between the queen’s military advisor Lord Colin Mandrake, and her chief spy aboard The Gypsy, Lady Constance of Berkshire. However, no matter how good the sex is between them, Constance and Colin butt heads over who is in charge of the mission to capture the sultan Khalid Bin Bargash. Can Colin win over her heart, and can Constance teach Colin who is boss?
EXCERPT:
“Shush!” Constance leaned closer to the speakers. Petyr’s voice disrupted by static as the wind once more it broke into the tent. “The captain couldn’t land The Gypsy in this wind, and we need to be on the ground to get decent reception.”
“Argh. Get on with it, Petyr.” Lilly shivered again as she watched him on the sepia-colored screen.
Standing in the corner of the hall, the raised platform made him appear taller. His hair was slicked back, and mustache twirled upwards. His black eyes scanned the crowd in the imperial winter palace and held his arms up dramatically.
“Hush.” Constance tried to appear calm. “This is his first time out. He’s doing just fine.”
“His imperial majesty the Tsar Alexander, I give you the mysterious, the enchanting – La Seraphine!”
Constance took a drag of her honey-flavored cigarillo. On the screen, the center of the hall lit up, illuminating a small elegantly decorated tent. Gold coins shimmered along the edges, pulsing to the beat of the drums. The music rose in tempo and drapes slowly opened. From within, long bare legs appeared in a suggestive pose.
Constance took another nervous drag. A collective gasp rippled through the court. A shapely leg curled around the drape. The music paused. When it began again, the seductive sounds of the oboe joined in. The beat slowed down, the dancer twisted her legs to the music. Twirling hips, rolling curves, and Constance nodded with relief as the Tsar leaned forward.
“She’s got his attention.”
The Tsar lifted a monocle. Even on the sepia screen, the shell around the lens glowed with an unusual green light.
“Is that what we’re after?” Lilly adjusted brass knobs on the panel to get a clearer picture.
“No, the boss lady wanted Sera to place a listening device.”
The music built to its peak, pausing as the court held their breaths. With a crash of the drums, the fabric of the tent billowed to the ground like wings of a butterfly. The lovely Seraphine exposed.
Silence filled the hall as courtiers took in the sight. A headdress of coins shimmered over her honey locks. She stood in a pose, one arm over her head, and the other resting at her knee. With a flick of her wrist, gold coins jingled on her head and chest as the music began again. The beat quickened to match the speed of her shimmying hips.
The crowd remained breathless as she twirled. Hair and sheer fabric spun around her. Long legs descended off the platform taking steps as her hips curved forward. She reached the seated group, a veil, matching the fabric of her skirt appeared in her hands. Swaying to the music, she lifted the veil over her head and rolled her hips side to side until she inched closer towards the Tsar with a seductive smile.
More than one guard stepped forward, weapon at the ready to stop the dancer. However, the Tsar with a sheen of lust on his face waved them away. Seraphine danced, letting the fabric of her skirt sway against his legs.
Neither the Tsar nor his guards heard the frantic voice piped through a jeweled bit of earring.
“Abort!” Constance shouted, cigarillo lying forgotten on the ground. “I repeat, abort. The boss lady has called off the mission and is summoning us home. Return to camp immediately.”
Constance saw bewilderment on Petyr’s face, but couldn’t give her operatives any more information over the earpiece. Behind her, a flurry of activity kicked up when the ticker tape came through the makeshift console.
Petyr slid out of view of the console. However, Sera continued to dance for the Tsar.
“Dammit girl, get out of there,” Constance muttered.
But Sera did not leave. Instead, her veil spun again, making it flutter around her. As she spun in front of the hidden camera, she waved the hand signal for–Plan B.
LOL!! This book sounds excellent!!! I know I know...How do I enter to win a PDF copy of this great book? Simple...Just be a GFC follower and leave me a comment with your email address!! Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more chances to win!
Hello my naughty little readers!! Today I have a special sneak peek inside Aubrie's new novel Paradise 21. I love the cover :), but as you know I'm big into sexy covers and that hot guy's mouth is just about at the right spot...LOL!! Lets take a little looksie inside....
Excerpt:
“Might as well stay here and make camp for the night.”
His casual tone stung her composure. How could he talk of such mundane things when they’d almost been captured, when she’d touched him so tenderly?
“We’ll let them get farther away,” Striker explained, reasonable as always. “We’re going in their direction tomorrow.”
The sting of rejection grew, burning a hole in her heart. “Why?”
“Why what?”
Her lips trembled. “Why not kiss me like you did before?”
“I can’t.” He shook his head, and the air cooled between them; so much so, Aries wondered if the desert had turned into deep space.
He’d teased her with such affection before, it was cruel to take it away. “I don’t understand,” she said, wishing she didn’t care, wishing she could stop all the emotions he’d started in her heart.
Aries caught a glimpse of pain etched in the wrinkles around his eyes. Striker turned away and started pulling supplies out of his backpack. “I can’t do this.”
“Do what?”
Striker shook his head and Aries prompted, “Can’t kiss me, can’t trust me? What?”
“I can’t allow myself to get tangled up with someone. Not again.”
The thoughts of Striker with another woman confused her. On the New Dawn, everyone had one lifemate and that was it. “You mean you loved someone before?”
Striker’s hand tightened on the backpack. “I trusted someone a long time ago, allowed myself to love, if you will. She hurt me so much I lost my entire life and ended up here. I can’t experience that kind of pain again.”
Aries clasped her hand over her heart. “I’m so sorry.”
He waved her apology off as if it meant nothing. “It’s a tough world, Aries. And it’s dangerous to love. If I were you, I’d keep my heart well-guarded, because you never know when it will affect your decisions, when it will make you weak.”
Aries couldn’t take his advice. Watching him talk about his past made her realize she’d already given up her heart.
He had it.
How old were you when you first realized you wanted to write?
I’ve been writing my whole life. My first poem (maybe about 4th grade) was about how I wanted to see a unicorn but since they weren’t real I would never get my wish. (Really, I was a happy child, though.)
I began writing seriously about six years ago when I couldn’t find books with the right balance of fantasy, science fiction, romance, and action for my tastes. Then, I realized just how hard it is to write!
LOL...I'm quite sure it is hard! Most authors have an unusual story or way that they come up with their ideas for books…Do you have one?
I used to come up with all sorts of ideas while sitting in orchestra. (I’m a professional flutist). Flute players have to rest a lot (sometimes 60 measures at a time), so I’d make up stories to go along with the music.
Now, I get a lot of ideas while commuting to work. One of my jobs is an hour and ten minutes away, so I have a lot of time to think!
Wow...That is a big commute! What was your biggest influence that steered you towards writing?
The Star Wars movies. They sparked my imagination throughout my childhood. I used to act each scene out with my sister. Our swing set was a spaceship, and we’d swing to power it. We used to fight over who got to be princess Leia!
I have to ask, what are the hardest scenes for you to write?
The male point of view scenes are hard for me, because I’m such a pink, frilly, girly girl. It took me a long time to figure out how to talk and act like a male romance hero should. They don’t talk as much, and they don’t notice the same things women do.
That's actually a new answer, most writers say sex scenes. Do you see yourself writing in another genre?
I love science fiction and fantasy. I also tried horror, but my stories weren’t very scary. I’m not sure why. I love horror movies.
Has your family been supportive?
Yes, they all came to my recent book signing at Barnes andNoble!
That's awesome :) Are any of your characters reflective of you?
They all have a piece of me in them, even the bad guys. It’s really scary to recognize that, but I’m coming to terms with it.
Hey..bad guys can be cool too..lol! What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I play flute at people’s weddings and other special events, and I’m on the sub list for a number of orchestras. My next concert is very special to me because I’m playing flute with my old teacher, someone very dear to my heart.
Who is your favorite book heroine?
I love Jane Eyre. She’s so strong despite her circumstances, and she sticks to her ideals. She didn’t become Rochester’s mistress as much as she loved him.
What is your favorite mystical creature?
I love unicorns. So. Much. My favorite books growing up were the Secret of the Unicorn Series. I’d love to write about unicorns, but I’m not sure that’s what people like to read about nowadays.
OHH!! One of my favorite movies was The Last Unicorn! Where are your books available?
Tundra 37, the sequel to the New Dawn series comes out in January. I’m so excited about it. I think I love it even more than Paradise 21. It has alien mammoths, cyber women, tragic love, sweet romance, and lots of laser fights.
Where can we reach you and become informed of updates?
Well this just sounds yummy!!! I had the pleasure of getting to know Aubrie a little better. She agreed to answer some questions about herself and her writing. And the trailer!!!
I have 2 copies of this great book to giveaway, so I have two lucky winners!! This was a great read and I have really enjoyed the series!! So without further adu, our winners are....
Marybelle and Stacey!!!! Congratulations ladies!! You have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen!! A special thanks to everyone for participating!! And stay tuned for more giveaways!!
Scarred with angelfire by a rebellious angel named Micah, Jake Cottrell is sanctioned to become the twelfth paladin in Micah's supernatural unit of slayers. However, regret abounds as Micah is banished from his command and ordered to protect what he now despises…a human he believes is unworthy of such an honor.
Jake slips far away from righteousness, outwardly proving Micah's judgment, by replying to a wicked email from next@hell.net. Forever a seeker of mischief, Jake dares Hell to burn him. Hell agrees. Davis Travers thickens the plot by introducing Jake to Rachel Darnell. A temptress extraordinaire, she erupts from the fiery pits to steal Jake's soul. After a steamy seduction from the dark side, Jake is left spellbound.
With his soul dangling between Heaven and Hell, Jake soars on a blistering blacktop to escape the wrath of Hell as he fights for redemption while transforming into the twelfth paladin. Feel the heat as you grab your precious soul and go for a virtual roller coaster ride into Hell and back.
My Review
Jake Cottrell seems to have a death wish. His knack for getting into mischief seems to follow him everywhere he goes. So it comes as no surprise when he finds himself in the company of demons, literally. Even though Jake has a bad boy reputation and excels in trouble, he is not cruel, nor is he mean. Maybe a lot self-centered, but a definite diamond with some jagged edges. Can he change enough to convince Micah that he really is worthy of the honor? Micah does not believe in this rebellious human and doubts his creators plan. This world-weary warrior angel and our human bad-boy have a few lessons in stall for them!
For starters, this is my first experience reading a book from a young man's point of view and it was quite interesting. I wanted to smack Jake upside the head several times during the first few chapters for a variety of reasons. But Jake grows on you as the story progresses, and ends up burrowing under your skin. He was my favorite character! He definitely didn't start out the way. I loved the way the author used our technology against us. It was an intriguing concept of hell having its own website. LOL! It also made complete sense. The web, while linking us together around the world for good, also has plenty of other temptations littering the cyberspace. So why wouldn't the devil capitalize on such an open market?
Micah is our doubtful heavenly guardian. It seems he was blinded by his own judgement and unwilling to see the big picture. Well God did what all parents do their rebellious teenagers, he punished him. It was more like a much needed wake up call. Micah had a lot of growing to do in this story. You really see a transformation not only of Jake, but Micah as well. His faith is fully restored by the end of the book and he leads a much happier existence.
So Micah and Jake are our fighters in a war being waged between heaven and hell. Throw in the beautiful virtuous Angie, who is being held against her will by a demon, and a succubus straight out of every man's fantasy and the battle begins. I love good versus evil books! This book was a real page turner, especially if you like a little religion thrown into your paranormal. I enjoyed getting to know Jake and Micah and couldn't help but hope that the author dips back into this realm sometime in the future! After all Jake is the twelfth paladin. There are eleven more stories out there!!
My friend Nat over at Reading Romances(besides hosting Small Blogs, Big Giveaways, which we all love!!!) has decided to host a reading challenge! So...I am signing up!! I'm going to start at lets say 100 books, and maybe move up from there. So that's my goal. Here is the information from her blog....there is still time to sign up! The link is...http://readingromances.wordpress.com/reading-romances-challenge-2012
The Reading Romances Challenge is not about the amount of books you read, but the variety of titles you’ll have read when the challenge is over! Our goal is to read a bit of everything related to romance and open our minds to new genres we wouldn’t usually read.
Challenge Guidelines:
The 2012 Reading Romances Challenge will run from Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012.
Anyone can join, you don’t need to be a blogger. Feel free to sign-up in the comments – you can post reviews to any book site (i.e. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, Goodreads, etc).
I’ll post a list of romance sub-genres and a few cool themes for you to choose from each month (you can read all of them or just a couple).
You can list your books before reading them or just put them in a wrap-up post. If you list them, don’t feel obligated to read them, changes are welcomed!
When you sign up in the linky, put the direct link to your post about joining the Reading Romances Challenge.
You don’t have to participate every month, but please try to!
Sign-ups will be open until Dec 15, 2012, so feel free to join at any time throughout the year.
I will never tell you to read one specific author, but I might suggest a few titles and authors to give you some ideas.
You can read the same author more than once and the books can be old or new, but they must be read during the course of the challenge.
Books used in this challenge may be used in other challenges.
Books can be in any format – paper, audio, ebook.
Post the button to post on your sidebar, this way others can find their way back to this post and join in the fun!
At the beginning of each month there will be a roundup post for you to add your reviews for that month. If you forget, feel free to add your reviews in the following month.
There will also be random giveaways during the year for everyone who is actively participating on the challenge. There might be special giveaway by the end of the year for those who read all the topics during each month . If you are an author and want to contribute with prizes, please contact me.
Sign-up:
Sign up for the 2012 Reading Romances Challenge! Please use the direct URL to the post where you state that you’ll participate in the challenge
